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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 724.98 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 724.98 and 329.32 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 724.98 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/724.98 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 724.98 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 238,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,750.41/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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