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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 722.76 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 722.76 and 324.54 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 722.76 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/722.76 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 722.76 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 234,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,564.53/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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