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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 740.27 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 740.27 and 525.32 is: 724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 740.27 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/740.27 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 740.27 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 388,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,878.64/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.22

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