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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.76, 721.41 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.76, 721.41 and 326.26 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.76 : 721.41 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.76/721.41 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.76x = 721.41 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.76x = 235,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,367.23/522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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