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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.76, 725.66 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.76, 725.66 and 351 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.76 : 725.66 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.76/725.66 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.76x = 725.66 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.76x = 254,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,706.22/525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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