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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.43, 722.32 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.43, 722.32 and 327.05 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.43 : 722.32 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.43/722.32 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.43x = 722.32 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.43x = 236,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,234.76/523.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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