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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 725.85 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 725.85 and 329.86 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 725.85 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/725.85 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 725.85 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 239,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,428.88/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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