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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 720.13 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 720.13 and 325.13 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 720.13 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/720.13 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 720.13 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 234,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,132.27/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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