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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 724.96 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 724.96 and 394.10 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 724.96 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/724.96 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 724.96 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 285,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,709.04/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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