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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.27, 723.58 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.27, 723.58 and 327.80 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.27 : 723.58 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.27/723.58 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.27x = 723.58 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.27x = 237,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,188.29/524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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