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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 723.74 and 412.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 723.74 and 412.85 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 723.74 = 412.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/723.74 = 412.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 723.74 × 412.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 298,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,790.38/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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