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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 725.92 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 725.92 and 329.45 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 725.92 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/725.92 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 725.92 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 239,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,155.34/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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