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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 724.70 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 724.70 and 400.79 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 724.70 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/724.70 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 724.70 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 290,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,455.33/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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