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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 723.69 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 723.69 and 347.92 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 723.69 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/723.69 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 723.69 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 251,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,786.22/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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