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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.72, 782.18 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.72, 782.18 and 316.24 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.72 : 782.18 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.72/782.18 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.72x = 782.18 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.72x = 247,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,356.60/521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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