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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 719.04 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 719.04 and 314 is: 433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 719.04 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/719.04 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 719.04 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 225,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,778.56/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.32

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