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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.32, 721.32 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.32, 721.32 and 315.44 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.32 : 721.32 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.32/721.32 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.32x = 721.32 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.32x = 227,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,533.18/522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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