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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.32 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.32 and 318.18 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.32 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.32 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.32 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 249,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,873.12/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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