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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.40, 720.79 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.40, 720.79 and 312.64 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.40 : 720.79 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.40/720.79 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.40x = 720.79 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.40x = 225,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,347.79/522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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