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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.05, 783.25 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.05, 783.25 and 316.73 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.05 : 783.25 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.05/783.25 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.05x = 783.25 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.05x = 248,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,079.94/522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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