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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.99, 787.02 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.99, 787.02 and 317.01 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.99 : 787.02 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.99/787.02 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.99x = 787.02 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.99x = 249,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,497.65/525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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