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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 720.93 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 720.93 and 325.91 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 720.93 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/720.93 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 720.93 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 234,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,958.30/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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