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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 725.39 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 725.39 and 386.01 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 725.39 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/725.39 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 725.39 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 280,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,004.17/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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