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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.57, 723.87 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.57, 723.87 and 328.01 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.57 : 723.87 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.57/723.87 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.57x = 723.87 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.57x = 237,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,432.98/524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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