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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.63, 725.57 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.63, 725.57 and 351.48 is: 485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.63 : 725.57 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.63/725.57 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.63x = 725.57 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.63x = 255,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,023.34/525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.18

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