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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.51, 719.94 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.51, 719.94 and 325.08 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.51 : 719.94 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.51/719.94 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.51x = 719.94 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.51x = 234,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,037.49/521.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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