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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.49, 725.40 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.49, 725.40 and 328.96 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.49 : 725.40 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.49/725.40 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.49x = 725.40 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.49x = 238,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,627.58/525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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