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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 724.08 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 724.08 and 328.03 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 724.08 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/724.08 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 724.08 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 237,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,518.32/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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