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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 720.85 and 323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 720.85 and 323.14 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 720.85 = 323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/720.85 = 323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 720.85 × 323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 232,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,931.86/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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