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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.13, 722.27 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.13, 722.27 and 316.25 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 722.27 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/722.27 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 722.27 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 228,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,417.89/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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