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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.86, 724.50 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.86, 724.50 and 415.30 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.86 : 724.50 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.86/724.50 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.86x = 724.50 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.86x = 300,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,884.85/525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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