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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 725.10 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 725.10 and 348.32 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 725.10 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/725.10 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 725.10 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 252,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,565.22/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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