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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 724.95 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 724.95 and 414.27 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 724.95 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/724.95 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 724.95 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 300,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,325.04/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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