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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 724.52 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 724.52 and 350.87 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 724.52 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/724.52 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 724.52 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 254,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,210.58/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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