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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.56, 725.09 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.56, 725.09 and 329.00 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.56 : 725.09 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.56/725.09 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.56x = 725.09 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.56x = 238,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,549.34/525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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