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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 720.50 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 720.50 and 325.92 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 720.50 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/720.50 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 720.50 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 234,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,826.43/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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