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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.39, 726.42 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.39, 726.42 and 327.25 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.39 : 726.42 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.39/726.42 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.39x = 726.42 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.39x = 237,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,717.31/526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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