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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 725.23 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 725.23 and 351.27 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 725.23 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/725.23 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 725.23 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 254,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,747.29/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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