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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.45, 723.84 and 442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.45, 723.84 and 442.53 is: 609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.45 : 723.84 = 442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.45/723.84 = 442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.45x = 723.84 × 442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.45x = 320,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,319.26/525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.61

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