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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.89, 721.09 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.89, 721.09 and 313.04 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.89 : 721.09 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.89/721.09 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.89x = 721.09 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.89x = 225,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,726.41/522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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