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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 724.48 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 724.48 and 348.32 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 724.48 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/724.48 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 724.48 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 252,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,350.87/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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