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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.59, 723.92 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.59, 723.92 and 328.21 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.59 : 723.92 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.59/723.92 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.59x = 723.92 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.59x = 237,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,594.33/524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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