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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 724.65 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 724.65 and 507.53 is: 700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 724.65 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/724.65 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 724.65 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 367,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,781.52/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.07

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