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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 722.84 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 722.84 and 327.35 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 722.84 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/722.84 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 722.84 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 236,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,616.42/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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