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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.21, 723.38 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.21, 723.38 and 314.42 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.21 : 723.38 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.21/723.38 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.21x = 723.38 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.21x = 227,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,439.95/524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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