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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.07, 722.53 and 429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.07, 722.53 and 429.69 is: 591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.07 : 722.53 = 429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.07/722.53 = 429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.07x = 722.53 × 429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.07x = 310,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,463.92/525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.28

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