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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.83, 727.55 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.83, 727.55 and 434.49 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.83 : 727.55 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.83/727.55 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.83x = 727.55 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.83x = 316,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,113.20/526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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