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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 725.04 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 725.04 and 502.80 is: 693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 725.04 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/725.04 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 725.04 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 364,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,550.11/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.27

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