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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 721.38 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 721.38 and 326.04 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 721.38 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/721.38 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 721.38 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 235,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,198.74/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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