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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 719.46 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 719.46 and 322.16 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 719.46 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/719.46 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 719.46 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 231,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,777.64/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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