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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.78, 720.02 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.78, 720.02 and 325.35 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.78 : 720.02 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.78/720.02 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.78x = 720.02 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.78x = 234,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,259.32/521.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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