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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.50, 723.90 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.50, 723.90 and 317.50 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.50 : 723.90 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.50/723.90 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.50x = 723.90 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.50x = 229,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,838.25/524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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