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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 725.03 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 725.03 and 378.45 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 725.03 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/725.03 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 725.03 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 274,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,385.71/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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