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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 725.76 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 725.76 and 326.72 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 725.76 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/725.76 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 725.76 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 237,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,116.68/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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