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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 723.60 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 723.60 and 327.68 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 723.60 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/723.60 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 723.60 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 237,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,109.25/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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