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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 742.18 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 742.18 and 525.46 is: 724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 742.18 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/742.18 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 742.18 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 389,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,985.90/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.69

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