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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.45, 722.82 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.45, 722.82 and 327.30 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.45 : 722.82 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.45/722.82 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.45x = 722.82 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.45x = 236,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,578.99/523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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