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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 724.38 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 724.38 and 348.42 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 724.38 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/724.38 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 724.38 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 252,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,388.48/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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