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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.49, 719.79 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.49, 719.79 and 311.76 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.49 : 719.79 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.49/719.79 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.49x = 719.79 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.49x = 224,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,401.73/521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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