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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.45, 723.52 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.45, 723.52 and 327.82 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.45 : 723.52 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.45/723.52 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.45x = 723.52 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.45x = 237,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,184.33/524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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