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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 724.83 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 724.83 and 348.70 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 724.83 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/724.83 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 724.83 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 252,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,748.22/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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