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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.82, 725.88 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.82, 725.88 and 351.28 is: 484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.82 : 725.88 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.82/725.88 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.82x = 725.88 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.82x = 254,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,987.13/525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.93

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