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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 723.98 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 723.98 and 325.76 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 723.98 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/723.98 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 723.98 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 235,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,843.72/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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