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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.21, 721.86 and 316.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.21, 721.86 and 316.21 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.21 : 721.86 = 316.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.21/721.86 = 316.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.21x = 721.86 × 316.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.21x = 228,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,255.74/523.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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