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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.52, 722.66 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.52, 722.66 and 327.15 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.52 : 722.66 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.52/722.66 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.52x = 722.66 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.52x = 236,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,416.58/523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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