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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 725.04 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 725.04 and 336.33 is: 463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 725.04 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/725.04 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 725.04 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 243,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,852.70/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.95

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