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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.27, 721.92 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.27, 721.92 and 313.30 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.27 : 721.92 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.27/721.92 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.27x = 721.92 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.27x = 226,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,177.54/523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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