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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 725.76 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 725.76 and 409.98 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 725.76 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/725.76 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 725.76 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 297,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,547.08/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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