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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.66, 719.95 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.66, 719.95 and 322.45 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.66 : 719.95 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.66/719.95 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.66x = 719.95 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.66x = 232,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,147.88/521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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