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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 722.30 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 722.30 and 313.56 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 722.30 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/722.30 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 722.30 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 226,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,482.82/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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