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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 723.60 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 723.60 and 327.84 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 723.60 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/723.60 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 723.60 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 237,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,225.02/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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