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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.96, 720.50 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.96, 720.50 and 312.21 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.96 : 720.50 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.96/720.50 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.96x = 720.50 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.96x = 224,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,945.74/521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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