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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.10, 719.24 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.10, 719.24 and 322.02 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.10 : 719.24 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.10/719.24 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.10x = 719.24 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.10x = 231,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,608.05/521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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