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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.39, 725.27 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.39, 725.27 and 350.43 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.39 : 725.27 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.39/725.27 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.39x = 725.27 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.39x = 254,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,154.61/525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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