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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 724.56 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 724.56 and 378.11 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 724.56 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/724.56 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 724.56 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 273,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,958.34/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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