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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.51, 725.30 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.51, 725.30 and 328.95 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.51 : 725.30 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.51/725.30 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.51x = 725.30 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.51x = 238,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,584.63/525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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