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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.68, 725.80 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.68, 725.80 and 329.28 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.68 : 725.80 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.68/725.80 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.68x = 725.80 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.68x = 238,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,991.42/525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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