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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 722.44 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.66, 722.44 and 313.84 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.66 : 722.44 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.66/722.44 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.66x = 722.44 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.66x = 226,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,726.17/523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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