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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 725.46 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 725.46 and 351.02 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 725.46 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/725.46 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 725.46 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 254,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,650.97/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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