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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.77, 719.76 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.77, 719.76 and 325.24 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.77 : 719.76 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.77/719.76 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.77x = 719.76 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.77x = 234,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,094.74/521.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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