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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 725.19 and 407.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 725.19 and 407.01 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 725.19 = 407.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/725.19 = 407.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 725.19 × 407.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 295,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,159.58/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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