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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.38, 724.93 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.38, 724.93 and 357.41 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.38 : 724.93 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.38/724.93 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.38x = 724.93 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.38x = 259,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,092.71/525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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