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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.58, 725.17 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.58, 725.17 and 326.32 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.58 : 725.17 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.58/725.17 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.58x = 725.17 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.58x = 236,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,637.47/525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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