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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.53, 724.92 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.53, 724.92 and 338.73 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.53 : 724.92 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.53/724.92 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.53x = 724.92 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.53x = 245,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,548.16/525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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