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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.22, 721.86 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.22, 721.86 and 326.66 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.22 : 721.86 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.22/721.86 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.22x = 721.86 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.22x = 235,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,802.79/523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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