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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 724.70 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 724.70 and 338.67 is: 467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 724.70 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/724.70 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 724.70 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 245,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,432.46/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.28

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