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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 721.40 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 721.40 and 326.01 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 721.40 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/721.40 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 721.40 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 235,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,181.98/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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