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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 725.64 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 725.64 and 377.52 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 725.64 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/725.64 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 725.64 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 273,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,943.61/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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