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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.07, 724.88 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.07, 724.88 and 328.64 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.07 : 724.88 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.07/724.88 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.07x = 724.88 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.07x = 238,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,224.73/525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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