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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.13, 722.12 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.13, 722.12 and 316.13 is: 436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 722.12 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/722.12 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 722.12 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 228,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,278.60/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.37

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