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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.95 and 312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.95 and 312.49 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.95 = 312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.95 = 312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.95 × 312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 225,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,288.10/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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