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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 723.97 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 723.97 and 314.93 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 723.97 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/723.97 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 723.97 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 227,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,999.87/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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