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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 722.18 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 722.18 and 313.52 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 722.18 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/722.18 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 722.18 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 226,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,417.87/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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