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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 721.13 and 312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 721.13 and 312.74 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 721.13 = 312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/721.13 = 312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 721.13 × 312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 225,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,524.63/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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