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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 720.34 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 720.34 and 312.20 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 720.34 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/720.34 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 720.34 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 224,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,894.28/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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