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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.11, 724.75 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.11, 724.75 and 348.08 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.11 : 724.75 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.11/724.75 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.11x = 724.75 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.11x = 252,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,267.36/525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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