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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.89, 725.96 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.89, 725.96 and 350.93 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.89 : 725.96 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.89/725.96 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.89x = 725.96 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.89x = 254,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,761.14/525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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