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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 722.60 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.66, 722.60 and 327.10 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.66 : 722.60 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.66/722.60 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.66x = 722.60 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.66x = 236,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,362.46/523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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