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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.22, 725.76 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.22, 725.76 and 400.68 is: 553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.22 : 725.76 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.22/725.76 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.22x = 725.76 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.22x = 290,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,797.52/525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.67

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