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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 724.52 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 724.52 and 328.43 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 724.52 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/724.52 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 724.52 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 237,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,954.27/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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