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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 725.45 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 725.45 and 329.04 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 725.45 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/725.45 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 725.45 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 238,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,700.42/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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