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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.17, 724.85 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.17, 724.85 and 326.04 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.17 : 724.85 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.17/724.85 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.17x = 724.85 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.17x = 236,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,328.46/525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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