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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.01, 722.99 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.01, 722.99 and 314.09 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.01 : 722.99 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.01/722.99 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.01x = 722.99 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.01x = 227,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,083.93/524.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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