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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 724.58 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 724.58 and 401.02 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 724.58 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/724.58 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 724.58 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 290,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,571.07/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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