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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.60, 719.91 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.60, 719.91 and 325.11 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.60 : 719.91 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.60/719.91 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.60x = 719.91 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.60x = 234,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,049.94/521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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