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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.37, 726.32 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.37, 726.32 and 443.34 is: 611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.37 : 726.32 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.37/726.32 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.37x = 726.32 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.37x = 322,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,004.49/526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.75

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