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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.99, 722.96 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.99, 722.96 and 314.09 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.99 : 722.96 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.99/722.96 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.99x = 722.96 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.99x = 227,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,077.28/523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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