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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 724.56 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 724.56 and 325.90 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 724.56 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/724.56 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 724.56 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 236,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,134.10/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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