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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 721.80 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 721.80 and 326.55 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 721.80 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/721.80 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 721.80 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 235,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,703.79/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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