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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 724.62 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 724.62 and 328.44 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 724.62 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/724.62 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 724.62 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 237,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,994.19/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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