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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 724.66 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 724.66 and 378.18 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 724.66 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/724.66 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 724.66 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 274,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,051.92/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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