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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 719.64 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 719.64 and 325.20 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 719.64 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/719.64 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 719.64 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 234,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,026.93/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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