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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.30, 724.46 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.30, 724.46 and 326.04 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.30 : 724.46 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.30/724.46 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.30x = 724.46 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.30x = 236,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,202.94/525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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