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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 724.40 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 724.40 and 350.72 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 724.40 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/724.40 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 724.40 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 254,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,061.57/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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