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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 724.53 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 724.53 and 375.65 is: 518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 724.53 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/724.53 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 724.53 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 272,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,169.69/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.27

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