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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 721.49 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 721.49 and 315.93 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 721.49 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/721.49 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 721.49 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 227,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,938.76/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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