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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.13, 719.55 and 324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.13, 719.55 and 324.73 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.13 : 719.55 = 324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.13/719.55 = 324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.13x = 719.55 × 324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.13x = 233,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,659.47/521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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