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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 725.15 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 725.15 and 415.94 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 725.15 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/725.15 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 725.15 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 301,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,616.31/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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