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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.43, 719.58 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.43, 719.58 and 311.64 is: 430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.43 : 719.58 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.43/719.58 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.43x = 719.58 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.43x = 224,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,249.91/521.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.07

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