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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.02 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.02 and 318.56 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.02 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.02 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.02 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 250,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,389.01/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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