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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.49, 786.40 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.49, 786.40 and 438.01 is: 655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.49 : 786.40 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.49/786.40 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.49x = 786.40 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.49x = 344,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,451.06/525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.49

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