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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 725.52 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 725.52 and 329.32 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 725.52 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/725.52 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 725.52 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 238,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,928.25/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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