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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 724.85 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 724.85 and 414.48 is: 571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 724.85 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/724.85 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 724.85 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 300,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,433.76/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.86

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