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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.65, 788.65 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.65, 788.65 and 317.66 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.65 : 788.65 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.65/788.65 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.65x = 788.65 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.65x = 250,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,517.82/525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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