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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 720.03 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 720.03 and 325.26 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 720.03 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/720.03 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 720.03 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 234,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,196.96/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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