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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 785.69 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 785.69 and 318.33 is: 477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 785.69 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/785.69 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 785.69 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 250,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,108.70/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.47

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