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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.05, 721.66 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.05, 721.66 and 313.13 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.05 : 721.66 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.05/721.66 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.05x = 721.66 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.05x = 225,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,973.40/523.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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