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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.31, 783.95 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.31, 783.95 and 317.97 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.31 : 783.95 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.31/783.95 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.31x = 783.95 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.31x = 249,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,270.99/523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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