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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 725.19 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 725.19 and 339.18 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 725.19 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/725.19 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 725.19 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 245,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,969.94/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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