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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 723.33 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 723.33 and 327.69 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 723.33 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/723.33 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 723.33 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 237,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,028.01/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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