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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 724.11 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 724.11 and 317.78 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 724.11 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/724.11 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 724.11 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 230,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,107.68/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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