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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.03, 722.09 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.03, 722.09 and 326.81 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.03 : 722.09 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.03/722.09 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.03x = 722.09 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.03x = 235,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,985.24/523.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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