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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 785.57 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 785.57 and 318.74 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 785.57 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/785.57 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 785.57 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 250,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,387.06/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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