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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.99, 726.09 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.99, 726.09 and 329.46 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.99 : 726.09 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.99/726.09 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.99x = 726.09 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.99x = 239,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,217.61/525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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