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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.95, 725.94 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.95, 725.94 and 326.90 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.95 : 725.94 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.95/725.94 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.95x = 725.94 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.95x = 237,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,309.79/525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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