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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 720.20 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 720.20 and 487.36 is: 668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 720.20 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/720.20 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 720.20 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 350,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,996.67/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.21

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