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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.65, 724.56 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.65, 724.56 and 414.95 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.65 : 724.56 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.65/724.56 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.65x = 724.56 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.65x = 300,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,656.17/525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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