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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.30, 724.58 and 414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.30, 724.58 and 414.74 is: 572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.30 : 724.58 = 414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.30/724.58 = 414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.30x = 724.58 × 414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.30x = 300,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,512.31/525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.08

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