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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.08, 722.25 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.08, 722.25 and 326.94 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.08 : 722.25 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.08/722.25 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.08x = 722.25 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.08x = 236,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,132.42/523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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