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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 723.84 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 723.84 and 328.14 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 723.84 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/723.84 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 723.84 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 237,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,520.86/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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