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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.74, 723.76 and 325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.74, 723.76 and 325.31 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.74 : 723.76 = 325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.74/723.76 = 325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.74x = 723.76 × 325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.74x = 235,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,447.36/524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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