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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 724.90 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 724.90 and 350.73 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 724.90 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/724.90 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 724.90 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 254,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,244.18/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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