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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 725.04 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 725.04 and 328.97 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 725.04 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/725.04 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 725.04 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 238,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,516.41/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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