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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.38, 719.22 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.38, 719.22 and 324.76 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.38 : 719.22 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.38/719.22 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.38x = 719.22 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.38x = 233,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,573.89/521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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