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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 723.63 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 723.63 and 327.94 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 723.63 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/723.63 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 723.63 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 237,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,307.22/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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