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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.95, 725.83 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.95, 725.83 and 355.84 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.95 : 725.83 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.95/725.83 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.95x = 725.83 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.95x = 258,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,279.35/525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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