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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 725.06 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 725.06 and 408.36 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 725.06 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/725.06 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 725.06 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 296,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,089.24/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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