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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 723.06 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 723.06 and 314.27 is: 433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 723.06 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/723.06 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 723.06 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 227,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,232.45/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.67

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