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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 723.29 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 723.29 and 325.25 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 723.29 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/723.29 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 723.29 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 235,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,248.45/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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