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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 723.78 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525, 723.78 and 408.36 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 723.78 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/723.78 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 723.78 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 295,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,562.80/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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