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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.78, 719.93 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.78, 719.93 and 312.02 is: 430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.78 : 719.93 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.78/719.93 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.78x = 719.93 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.78x = 224,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,631.27/521.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.51

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