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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.11, 721.76 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.11, 721.76 and 313.20 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.11 : 721.76 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.11/721.76 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.11x = 721.76 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.11x = 226,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,053.67/523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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