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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 724.70 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 724.70 and 328.77 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 724.70 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/724.70 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 724.70 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 238,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,259.62/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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