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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 785.25 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 785.25 and 318.18 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 785.25 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/785.25 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 785.25 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 249,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,850.85/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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