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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.96, 724.43 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.96, 724.43 and 328.58 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.96 : 724.43 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.96/724.43 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.96x = 724.43 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.96x = 238,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,033.13/524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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