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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.37, 725.02 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.37, 725.02 and 415.60 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.37 : 725.02 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.37/725.02 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.37x = 725.02 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.37x = 301,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,315.46/526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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