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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 725.10 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 725.10 and 348.06 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 725.10 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/725.10 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 725.10 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 252,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,378.31/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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