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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 722.72 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 722.72 and 327.63 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 722.72 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/722.72 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 722.72 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 236,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,783.12/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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