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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 725.22 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 725.22 and 377.80 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 725.22 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/725.22 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 725.22 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 273,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,988.12/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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