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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 723.60 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 723.60 and 325.34 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 723.60 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/723.60 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 723.60 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 235,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,416.02/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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