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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.79, 725.85 and 329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.79, 725.85 and 329.41 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.79 : 725.85 = 329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.79/725.85 = 329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.79x = 725.85 × 329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.79x = 239,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,102.25/525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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