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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 720.15 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 720.15 and 325.18 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 720.15 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/720.15 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 720.15 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 234,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,174.78/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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