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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.09, 721.83 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.09, 721.83 and 313.39 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.09 : 721.83 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.09/721.83 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.09x = 721.83 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.09x = 226,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,214.30/523.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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