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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 725.54 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 725.54 and 432.66 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 725.54 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/725.54 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 725.54 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 313,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,912.14/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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