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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 782.65 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 782.65 and 316.55 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 782.65 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/782.65 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 782.65 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 247,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,752.27/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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