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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 725.30 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 725.30 and 326.36 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 725.30 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/725.30 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 725.30 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 236,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,708.91/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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