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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 724.07 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 724.07 and 328.08 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 724.07 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/724.07 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 724.07 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 237,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,556.42/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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