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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 726.89 and 408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 726.89 and 408.25 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 726.89 = 408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/726.89 = 408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 726.89 × 408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 296,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,750.51/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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