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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.51, 722.47 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.51, 722.47 and 313.62 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.51 : 722.47 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.51/722.47 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.51x = 722.47 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.51x = 226,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,582.20/523.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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