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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.77, 721.04 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.77, 721.04 and 326.39 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.77 : 721.04 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.77/721.04 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.77x = 721.04 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.77x = 235,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,335.01/522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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