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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 722.90 and 327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 722.90 and 327.46 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 722.90 = 327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/722.90 = 327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 722.90 × 327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 236,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,720.83/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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