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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 724.83 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 724.83 and 326.04 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 724.83 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/724.83 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 724.83 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 236,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,323.57/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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