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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 724.86 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 724.86 and 407.43 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 724.86 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/724.86 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 724.86 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 295,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,329.71/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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