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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.64, 724.74 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.64, 724.74 and 370.12 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.64 : 724.74 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.64/724.74 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.64x = 724.74 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.64x = 268,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,240.77/525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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