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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.55, 719.62 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.55, 719.62 and 311.76 is: 430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.55 : 719.62 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.55/719.62 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.55x = 719.62 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.55x = 224,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,348.73/521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.16

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