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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 787.20 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 787.20 and 438.21 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 787.20 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/787.20 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 787.20 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 344,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,958.91/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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