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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.79, 724.94 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.79, 724.94 and 401.25 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.79 : 724.94 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.79/724.94 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.79x = 724.94 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.79x = 290,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,883.83/525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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