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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 721.04 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 721.04 and 326.04 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 721.04 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/721.04 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 721.04 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 235,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,087.88/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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