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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.44, 725.58 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.44, 725.58 and 395.22 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.44 : 725.58 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.44/725.58 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.44x = 725.58 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.44x = 286,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,763.73/526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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