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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 725.28 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 725.28 and 339.17 is: 468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 725.28 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/725.28 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 725.28 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 245,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,993.22/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.14

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