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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.33, 722.43 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.33, 722.43 and 326.98 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.33 : 722.43 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.33/722.43 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.33x = 722.43 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.33x = 236,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,220.16/523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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