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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.13, 718.93 and 311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.13, 718.93 and 311.19 is: 429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.13 : 718.93 = 311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.13/718.93 = 311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.13x = 718.93 × 311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.13x = 223,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,723.83/521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.31

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