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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 724.10 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 724.10 and 327.96 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 724.10 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/724.10 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 724.10 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 237,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,475.84/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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