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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 725.76 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 725.76 and 431.64 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 725.76 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/725.76 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 725.76 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 313,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,267.05/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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