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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 785.40 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 785.40 and 317.52 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 785.40 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/785.40 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 785.40 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 249,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,380.21/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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