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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.49, 722.50 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.49, 722.50 and 326.90 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.49 : 722.50 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.49/722.50 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.49x = 722.50 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.49x = 236,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,186.24/523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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