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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 725.59 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 725.59 and 339.54 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 725.59 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/725.59 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 725.59 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 246,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,366.83/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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