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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.42, 719.52 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.42, 719.52 and 322.22 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.42 : 719.52 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.42/719.52 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.42x = 719.52 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.42x = 231,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,840.14/521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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