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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 720.72 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 720.72 and 326 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 720.72 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/720.72 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 720.72 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 234,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,954.72/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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