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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 760.71 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 760.71 and 526.23 is: 725.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 760.71 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/760.71 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 760.71 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 400,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,308.42/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.00

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