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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 721.68 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 721.68 and 326.88 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 721.68 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/721.68 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 721.68 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 235,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,902.76/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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