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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.13, 723.30 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.13, 723.30 and 317.13 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.13 : 723.30 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.13/723.30 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.13x = 723.30 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.13x = 229,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,374.93/524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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