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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.56, 725.13 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.56, 725.13 and 329.08 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.56 : 725.13 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.56/725.13 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.56x = 725.13 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.56x = 238,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,621.34/525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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