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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.40, 722.03 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.40, 722.03 and 326.77 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.40 : 722.03 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.40/722.03 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.40x = 722.03 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.40x = 235,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,934.30/523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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