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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.55, 724.93 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.55, 724.93 and 348.46 is: 480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.55 : 724.93 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.55/724.93 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.55x = 724.93 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.55x = 252,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,609.11/525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.66

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