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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.15, 723.14 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.15, 723.14 and 327.65 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.15 : 723.14 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.15/723.14 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.15x = 723.14 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.15x = 236,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,931.57/524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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