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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.53, 722.25 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.53, 722.25 and 326.97 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.53 : 722.25 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.53/722.25 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.53x = 722.25 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.53x = 236,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,154.08/523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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