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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.93, 723.39 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.93, 723.39 and 327.53 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.93 : 723.39 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.93/723.39 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.93x = 723.39 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.93x = 236,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,930.29/523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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