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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.81, 725.88 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.81, 725.88 and 329.40 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.81 : 725.88 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.81/725.88 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.81x = 725.88 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.81x = 239,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,104.87/525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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