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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 725.61 and 339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 725.61 and 339.65 is: 468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 725.61 = 339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/725.61 = 339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 725.61 × 339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 246,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,453.44/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.72

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