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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.75, 724.33 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.75, 724.33 and 415.19 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.75 : 724.33 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.75/724.33 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.75x = 724.33 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.75x = 300,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,729.91/525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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