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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 722.12 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 722.12 and 313.47 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 722.12 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/722.12 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 722.12 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 226,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,361.39/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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