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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.29, 720.61 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.29, 720.61 and 326.00 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.29 : 720.61 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.29/720.61 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.29x = 720.61 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.29x = 234,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,914.44/522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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