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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 783.36 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 783.36 and 317.46 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 783.36 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/783.36 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 783.36 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 248,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,685.47/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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