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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 723.33 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 723.33 and 328.05 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 723.33 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/723.33 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 723.33 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 237,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,288.41/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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