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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 785.10 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 785.10 and 317.92 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 785.10 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/785.10 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 785.10 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 249,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,598.99/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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