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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 720.44 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 720.44 and 322.84 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 720.44 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/720.44 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 720.44 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 232,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,586.85/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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