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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.20, 723.16 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.20, 723.16 and 314.16 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.20 : 723.16 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.20/723.16 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.20x = 723.16 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.20x = 227,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,187.95/524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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