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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 723.46 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 723.46 and 508.88 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 723.46 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/723.46 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 723.46 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 368,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,154.32/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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