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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 720.64 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 720.64 and 322.95 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 720.64 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/720.64 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 720.64 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 232,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,730.69/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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