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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 725.63 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 725.63 and 339.57 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 725.63 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/725.63 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 725.63 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 246,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,401.31/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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