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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 725.25 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 725.25 and 338.86 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 725.25 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/725.25 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 725.25 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 245,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,755.49/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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