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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.67, 725.19 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.67, 725.19 and 339.10 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.67 : 725.19 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.67/725.19 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.67x = 725.19 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.67x = 245,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,911.93/525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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