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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 725.30 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 725.30 and 350.71 is: 484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 725.30 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/725.30 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 725.30 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 254,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,369.96/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.12

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