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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.25, 719.40 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.25, 719.40 and 322.08 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.25 : 719.40 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.25/719.40 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.25x = 719.40 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.25x = 231,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,704.35/521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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