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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.76, 721.40 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.76, 721.40 and 312.96 is: 431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.76 : 721.40 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.76/721.40 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.76x = 721.40 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.76x = 225,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,769.34/522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.88

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