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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 718.98 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 718.98 and 322.01 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 718.98 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/718.98 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 718.98 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 231,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,519.68/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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