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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.11, 724.93 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.11, 724.93 and 348.35 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.11 : 724.93 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.11/724.93 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.11x = 724.93 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.11x = 252,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,524.87/525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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