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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 721.53 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 721.53 and 326.37 is: 450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 721.53 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/721.53 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 721.53 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 235,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,485.75/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.32

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