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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.51, 725.11 and 329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.51, 725.11 and 329.29 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.51 : 725.11 = 329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.51/725.11 = 329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.51x = 725.11 × 329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.51x = 238,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,768.84/525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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