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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 723.40 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 723.40 and 414.47 is: 570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 723.40 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/723.40 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 723.40 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 299,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,828.37/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.73

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