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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 726.18 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 726.18 and 452.20 is: 625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 726.18 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/726.18 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 726.18 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 328,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,378.60/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.29

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