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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.51, 724.75 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.51, 724.75 and 338.94 is: 467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.51 : 724.75 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.51/724.75 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.51x = 724.75 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.51x = 245,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,645.92/525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.44

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