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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.76, 722.85 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.76, 722.85 and 313.91 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.76 : 722.85 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.76/722.85 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.76x = 722.85 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.76x = 226,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,908.27/523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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