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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 726.10 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 726.10 and 502.22 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 726.10 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/726.10 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 726.10 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 364,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,661.94/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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