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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 724.21 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 724.21 and 350.23 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 724.21 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/724.21 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 724.21 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 253,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,640.07/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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