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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.00, 723.06 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.00, 723.06 and 327.44 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.00 : 723.06 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.00/723.06 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.00x = 723.06 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.00x = 236,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,760.57/524.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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