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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 722.03 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 722.03 and 326.67 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 722.03 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/722.03 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 722.03 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 235,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,865.54/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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