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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.95, 725.49 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.95, 725.49 and 348.92 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.95 : 725.49 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.95/725.49 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.95x = 725.49 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.95x = 253,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,137.97/525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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