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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.47, 723.58 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.47, 723.58 and 327.91 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.47 : 723.58 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.47/723.58 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.47x = 723.58 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.47x = 237,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,269.12/524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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