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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 724.35 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 724.35 and 328.47 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 724.35 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/724.35 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 724.35 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 237,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,927.24/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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