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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 722.12 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 722.12 and 326.84 is: 450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 722.12 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/722.12 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 722.12 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 236,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,012.46/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.69

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