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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.23, 724.49 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.23, 724.49 and 326.13 is: 449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.23 : 724.49 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.23/724.49 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.23x = 724.49 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.23x = 236,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,277.92/525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.86

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