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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.72, 719.97 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.72, 719.97 and 325.22 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.72 : 719.97 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.72/719.97 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.72x = 719.97 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.72x = 234,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,148.64/521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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