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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 724.73 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 724.73 and 328.79 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 724.73 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/724.73 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 724.73 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 238,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,278.71/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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