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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 723.15 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 723.15 and 314.13 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 723.15 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/723.15 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 723.15 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 227,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,163.11/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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