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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.71, 720.02 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.71, 720.02 and 311.99 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.71 : 720.02 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.71/720.02 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.71x = 720.02 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.71x = 224,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,636.22/521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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