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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.39, 724.95 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.39, 724.95 and 350.64 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.39 : 724.95 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.39/724.95 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.39x = 724.95 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.39x = 254,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,196.47/525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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