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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.84, 721.59 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.84, 721.59 and 313.13 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 721.59 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/721.59 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 721.59 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 225,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,949.91/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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