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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 725.83 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 725.83 and 329.42 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 725.83 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/725.83 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 725.83 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 239,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,103.91/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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