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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 720.39 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 720.39 and 312.35 is: 430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 720.39 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/720.39 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 720.39 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 225,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,013.82/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.99

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