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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 723.63 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 723.63 and 325.36 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 723.63 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/723.63 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 723.63 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 235,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,440.26/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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