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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 724.65 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 724.65 and 350.50 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 724.65 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/724.65 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 724.65 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 253,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,989.83/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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