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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 723.84 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 723.84 and 325.32 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 723.84 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/723.84 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 723.84 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 235,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,479.63/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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