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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.97, 724.14 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.97, 724.14 and 328.32 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.97 : 724.14 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.97/724.14 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.97x = 724.14 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.97x = 237,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,749.64/524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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