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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.09, 724.32 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.09, 724.32 and 328.26 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.09 : 724.32 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.09/724.32 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.09x = 724.32 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.09x = 237,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,765.28/525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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