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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 718.98 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521, 718.98 and 314.04 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 718.98 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/718.98 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 718.98 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 225,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,788.48/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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