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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.74, 725.36 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.74, 725.36 and 339.44 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.74 : 725.36 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.74/725.36 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.74x = 725.36 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.74x = 246,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,210.87/525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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