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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 720.31 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 720.31 and 325.47 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 720.31 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/720.31 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 720.31 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 234,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,437.74/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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