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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.05, 724.69 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.05, 724.69 and 348.05 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.05 : 724.69 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.05/724.69 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.05x = 724.69 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.05x = 252,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,228.35/525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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