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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.72, 725.76 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.72, 725.76 and 329.16 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.72 : 725.76 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.72/725.76 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.72x = 725.76 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.72x = 238,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,891.16/525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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