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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 723.66 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 723.66 and 325.25 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 723.66 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/723.66 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 723.66 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 235,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,368.29/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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