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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.07, 721.54 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.07, 721.54 and 326.70 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.07 : 721.54 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.07/721.54 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.07x = 721.54 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.07x = 235,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,721.88/523.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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