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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 724.92 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 724.92 and 328.80 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 724.92 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/724.92 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 724.92 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 238,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,353.70/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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