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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 720.66 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 720.66 and 312.42 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 720.66 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/720.66 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 720.66 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 225,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,148.60/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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