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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 724.29 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 724.29 and 328.16 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 724.29 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/724.29 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 724.29 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 237,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,683.01/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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