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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.74, 724.28 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.74, 724.28 and 328.14 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.74 : 724.28 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.74/724.28 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.74x = 724.28 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.74x = 237,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,665.24/524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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