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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.69, 722.03 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.69, 722.03 and 327.13 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.69 : 722.03 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.69/722.03 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.69x = 722.03 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.69x = 236,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,196.04/523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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