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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 725.44 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 725.44 and 329.52 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 725.44 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/725.44 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 725.44 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 239,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,046.99/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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