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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 724.23 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 724.23 and 377.44 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 724.23 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/724.23 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 724.23 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 273,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,353.37/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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