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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.92, 726.24 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.92, 726.24 and 329.48 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.92 : 726.24 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.92/726.24 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.92x = 726.24 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.92x = 239,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,281.56/525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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