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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523, 721.82 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523, 721.82 and 316.12 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523 : 721.82 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523/721.82 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523x = 721.82 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523x = 228,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,181.74/523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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