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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.10, 721.74 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.10, 721.74 and 313.16 is: 432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.10 : 721.74 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.10/721.74 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.10x = 721.74 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.10x = 226,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,020.10/523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.08

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