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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.76, 721.36 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.76, 721.36 and 326.12 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.76 : 721.36 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.76/721.36 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.76x = 721.36 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.76x = 235,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,249.92/522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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