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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 724.20 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 724.20 and 394.22 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 724.20 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/724.20 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 724.20 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 285,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,494.12/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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