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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.92, 723.48 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.92, 723.48 and 327.48 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.92 : 723.48 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.92/723.48 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.92x = 723.48 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.92x = 236,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,925.23/523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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