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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.38, 721.10 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.38, 721.10 and 326.03 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.38 : 721.10 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.38/721.10 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.38x = 721.10 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.38x = 235,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,097.44/522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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