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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.24, 719.46 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.24, 719.46 and 314.24 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.24 : 719.46 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.24/719.46 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.24x = 719.46 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.24x = 226,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,083.11/521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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