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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 725.36 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 725.36 and 338.94 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 725.36 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/725.36 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 725.36 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 245,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,848.20/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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