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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.51, 724.83 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.51, 724.83 and 346.10 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.51 : 724.83 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.51/724.83 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.51x = 724.83 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.51x = 250,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,860.04/525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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