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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 725.96 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 725.96 and 327.12 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 725.96 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/725.96 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 725.96 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 237,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,476.04/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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