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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 721.54 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 721.54 and 326.33 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 721.54 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/721.54 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 721.54 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 235,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,460.15/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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