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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.51, 724.86 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.51, 724.86 and 328.68 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.51 : 724.86 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.51/724.86 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.51x = 724.86 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.51x = 238,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,246.98/525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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