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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 724.77 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 724.77 and 328.53 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 724.77 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/724.77 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 724.77 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 238,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,108.69/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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