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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 721.90 and 313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 721.90 and 313.33 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 721.90 = 313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/721.90 = 313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 721.90 × 313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 226,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,191.10/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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