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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.09, 721.59 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.09, 721.59 and 326.47 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.09 : 721.59 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.09/721.59 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.09x = 721.59 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.09x = 235,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,577.49/523.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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