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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.26, 719.36 and 324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.26, 719.36 and 324.74 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.26 : 719.36 = 324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.26/719.36 = 324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.26x = 719.36 × 324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.26x = 233,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,600.96/521.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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