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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 724.70 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 724.70 and 385.50 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 724.70 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/724.70 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 724.70 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 279,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,375.53/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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