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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.22, 722 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.22, 722 and 313.56 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.22 : 722 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.22/722 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.22x = 722 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.22x = 226,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,390.32/523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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