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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.91, 722.97 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.91, 722.97 and 314.04 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.91 : 722.97 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.91/722.97 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.91x = 722.97 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.91x = 227,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,041.50/523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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