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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 723.67 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 723.67 and 328.02 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 723.67 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/723.67 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 723.67 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 237,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,377.41/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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