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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 723.49 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 723.49 and 377.79 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 723.49 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/723.49 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 723.49 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 273,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,327.29/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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