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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.45, 724.73 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.45, 724.73 and 338.85 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.45 : 724.73 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.45/724.73 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.45x = 724.73 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.45x = 245,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,573.34/525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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