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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.77, 723.94 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.77, 723.94 and 327.94 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.77 : 723.94 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.77/723.94 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.77x = 723.94 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.77x = 237,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,408.88/524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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