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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.45, 725.58 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.45, 725.58 and 329.30 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.45 : 725.58 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.45/725.58 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.45x = 725.58 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.45x = 238,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,929.87/525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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