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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 725.46 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 725.46 and 409.16 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 725.46 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/725.46 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 725.46 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 296,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,829.21/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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