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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.84, 782.40 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.84, 782.40 and 316.52 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.84 : 782.40 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.84/782.40 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.84x = 782.40 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.84x = 247,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,645.25/521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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