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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.61, 724.93 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.61, 724.93 and 328.96 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.61 : 724.93 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.61/724.93 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.61x = 724.93 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.61x = 238,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,472.97/525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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