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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 725.56 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 725.56 and 329.06 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 725.56 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/725.56 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 725.56 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 238,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,753.76/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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