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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.90, 724.98 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.90, 724.98 and 326.61 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.90 : 724.98 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.90/724.98 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.90x = 724.98 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.90x = 236,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,786.94/525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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