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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 725.49 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 725.49 and 442.62 is: 611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 725.49 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/725.49 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 725.49 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 321,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,116.38/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.37

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