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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 724.48 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 724.48 and 325.87 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 724.48 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/724.48 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 724.48 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 236,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083.67/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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