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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 722.52 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 722.52 and 316.68 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 722.52 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/722.52 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 722.52 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 228,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,807.63/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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