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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 724.89 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 724.89 and 385.86 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 724.89 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/724.89 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 724.89 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 279,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,706.06/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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