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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 721.41 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 721.41 and 313.11 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 721.41 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/721.41 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 721.41 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 225,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,880.69/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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