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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.13, 719.21 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.13, 719.21 and 324.66 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.13 : 719.21 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.13/719.21 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.13x = 719.21 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.13x = 233,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,499.53/521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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