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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 725.52 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 725.52 and 348.72 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 725.52 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/725.52 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 725.52 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 253,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,007.36/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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