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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 723.33 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 723.33 and 327.78 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 723.33 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/723.33 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 723.33 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 237,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,093.11/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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