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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 723.20 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 723.20 and 324.84 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 723.20 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/723.20 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 723.20 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 234,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,924.29/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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