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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 724.36 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 724.36 and 347.83 is: 479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 724.36 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/724.36 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 724.36 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 251,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,954.14/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.75

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