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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.40, 783.96 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.40, 783.96 and 317.04 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.40 : 783.96 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.40/783.96 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.40x = 783.96 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.40x = 248,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,546.68/522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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