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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 722.94 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 722.94 and 327.62 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 722.94 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/722.94 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 722.94 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 236,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,849.60/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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