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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.49, 725.52 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.49, 725.52 and 339.46 is: 468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.49 : 725.52 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.49/725.52 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.49x = 725.52 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.49x = 246,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,285.02/525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.68

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