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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.55, 719.70 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.55, 719.70 and 322.29 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.55 : 719.70 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.55/719.70 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.55x = 719.70 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.55x = 231,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,952.11/521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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