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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 722.48 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 722.48 and 327 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 722.48 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/722.48 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 722.48 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 236,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,250.96/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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