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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 723.62 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 723.62 and 317.31 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 723.62 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/723.62 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 723.62 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 229,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,610.28/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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