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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.03, 719.17 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.03, 719.17 and 311.22 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.03 : 719.17 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.03/719.17 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.03x = 719.17 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.03x = 223,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,816.85/521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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