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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.97, 722.89 and 314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.97, 722.89 and 314.21 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.97 : 722.89 = 314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.97/722.89 = 314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.97x = 722.89 × 314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.97x = 227,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,141.47/523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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