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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.22, 724.77 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.22, 724.77 and 328.72 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.22 : 724.77 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.22/724.77 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.22x = 724.77 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.22x = 238,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,246.39/525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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