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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 722.51 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 722.51 and 327.12 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 722.51 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/722.51 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 722.51 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 236,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,342.22/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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