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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 785.52 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 785.52 and 318.24 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 785.52 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/785.52 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 785.52 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 249,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,983.88/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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