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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 721.14 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 721.14 and 326.08 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 721.14 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/721.14 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 721.14 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 235,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,149.33/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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