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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.92, 720 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.92, 720 and 325.39 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.92 : 720 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.92/720 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.92x = 720 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.92x = 234,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,280.80/521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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