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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.28 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.28 and 338.51 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.28 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.28 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.28 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 245,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,176.14/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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