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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.15, 722.15 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.15, 722.15 and 326.71 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.15 : 722.15 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.15/722.15 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.15x = 722.15 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.15x = 235,933.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,933.63/523.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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