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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.55, 725.22 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.55, 725.22 and 326.29 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.55 : 725.22 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.55/725.22 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.55x = 725.22 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.55x = 236,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,632.03/525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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