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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.13, 721.88 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.13, 721.88 and 310.58 is: 428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 721.88 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/721.88 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 721.88 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 224,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,198.66/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.58

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