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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.64, 725.03 and 328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.64, 725.03 and 328.81 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.64 : 725.03 = 328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.64/725.03 = 328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.64x = 725.03 × 328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.64x = 238,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,396.12/525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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