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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 724.50 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 724.50 and 414.66 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 724.50 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/724.50 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 724.50 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 300,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,421.17/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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