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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 723.56 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 723.56 and 327.96 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 723.56 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/723.56 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 723.56 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 237,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,297.10/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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