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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.52, 784.26 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.52, 784.26 and 318.14 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.52 : 784.26 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.52/784.26 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.52x = 784.26 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.52x = 249,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,504.48/523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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