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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.30, 722 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.30, 722 and 313.38 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.30 : 722 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.30/722 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.30x = 722 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.30x = 226,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,260.36/523.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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