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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 720.37 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 720.37 and 325.33 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 720.37 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/720.37 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 720.37 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 234,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,356.58/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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