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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.40, 720.24 and 517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.40, 720.24 and 517.30 is: 709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.40 : 720.24 = 517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.40/720.24 = 517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.40x = 720.24 × 517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.40x = 372,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,580.15/525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.14

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