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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 725.68 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 725.68 and 351.92 is: 485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 725.68 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/725.68 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 725.68 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 255,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,381.31/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.83

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