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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 723.94 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 723.94 and 328.39 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 723.94 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/723.94 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 723.94 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 237,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,732.03/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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