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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 725.58 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 725.58 and 339.12 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 725.58 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/725.58 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 725.58 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 246,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,058.69/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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