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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.10, 783.74 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.10, 783.74 and 317.18 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.10 : 783.74 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.10/783.74 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.10x = 783.74 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.10x = 248,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,586.65/523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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