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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.78, 726.18 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.78, 726.18 and 329.46 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.78 : 726.18 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.78/726.18 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.78x = 726.18 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.78x = 239,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,247.26/525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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