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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.18, 720.31 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.18, 720.31 and 325.66 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.18 : 720.31 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.18/720.31 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.18x = 720.31 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.18x = 234,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,576.15/522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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