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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.43, 720.96 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.43, 720.96 and 312.64 is: 431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.43 : 720.96 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.43/720.96 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.43x = 720.96 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.43x = 225,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,400.93/522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.45

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