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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.22, 724.56 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.22, 724.56 and 348.22 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.22 : 724.56 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.22/724.56 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.22x = 724.56 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.22x = 252,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,306.28/525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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