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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.52, 722.25 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.52, 722.25 and 313.65 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.52 : 722.25 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.52/722.25 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.52x = 722.25 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.52x = 226,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,533.71/523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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