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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 835.08 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 835.08 and 525.08 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 835.08 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/835.08 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 835.08 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 438,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,483.81/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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