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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 726 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 726 and 329.52 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 726 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/726 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 726 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 239,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,231.52/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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