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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 765.38 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 765.38 and 524.90 is: 725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 765.38 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/765.38 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 765.38 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 401,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,747.96/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.10

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