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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 724.32 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 724.32 and 328.47 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 724.32 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/724.32 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 724.32 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 237,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,917.39/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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