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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 720.95 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 720.95 and 325.76 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 720.95 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/720.95 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 720.95 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 234,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,859.29/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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