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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 721.88 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 721.88 and 326.80 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 721.88 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/721.88 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 721.88 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 235,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,910.38/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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