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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.34, 719.43 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.34, 719.43 and 311.50 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.34 : 719.43 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.34/719.43 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.34x = 719.43 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.34x = 224,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,102.45/521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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