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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.58, 725.36 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.58, 725.36 and 329.15 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.58 : 725.36 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.58/725.36 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.58x = 725.36 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.58x = 238,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,752.41/525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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