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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.61, 726.12 and 431.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.61, 726.12 and 431.78 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.61 : 726.12 = 431.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.61/726.12 = 431.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.61x = 726.12 × 431.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.61x = 313,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,520.46/526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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