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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 725.60 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 725.60 and 394.96 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 725.60 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/725.60 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 725.60 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 286,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,582.98/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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