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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.78, 719.64 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.78, 719.64 and 324.92 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.78 : 719.64 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.78/719.64 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.78x = 719.64 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.78x = 233,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,825.43/521.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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