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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.79, 720.13 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.79, 720.13 and 311.96 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.79 : 720.13 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.79/720.13 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.79x = 720.13 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.79x = 224,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,655.63/521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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