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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 725.52 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 725.52 and 349.20 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 725.52 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/725.52 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 725.52 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 253,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,351.58/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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