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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 725.02 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 725.02 and 514.84 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 725.02 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/725.02 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 725.02 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 373,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,269.30/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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