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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 723.49 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 723.49 and 314.55 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 723.49 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/723.49 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 723.49 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 227,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,576.89/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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