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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 722.80 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 722.80 and 327.28 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 722.80 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/722.80 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 722.80 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 236,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,557.98/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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