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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 724.83 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 724.83 and 328.82 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 724.83 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/724.83 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 724.83 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 238,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,338.60/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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