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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 722.78 and 327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 722.78 and 327.46 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 722.78 = 327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/722.78 = 327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 722.78 × 327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 236,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,679.90/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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