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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.68, 725.05 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.68, 725.05 and 385.76 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.68 : 725.05 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.68/725.05 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.68x = 725.05 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.68x = 279,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,689.73/525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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