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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 725.40 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 725.40 and 385.92 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 725.40 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/725.40 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 725.40 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 279,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,946.37/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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