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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.10, 725.08 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.10, 725.08 and 386 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.10 : 725.08 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.10/725.08 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.10x = 725.08 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.10x = 279,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,880.88/525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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