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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 725.49 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 725.49 and 348.35 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 725.49 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/725.49 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 725.49 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 252,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,720.81/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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