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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.75, 782.59 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.75, 782.59 and 316.26 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.75 : 782.59 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.75/782.59 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.75x = 782.59 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.75x = 247,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,501.91/521.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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