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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.53, 725.85 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.53, 725.85 and 439.05 is: 605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.53 : 725.85 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.53/725.85 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.53x = 725.85 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.53x = 318,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,684.44/526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.25

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