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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.00, 783.53 and 407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.00, 783.53 and 407.71 is: 611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.00 : 783.53 = 407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.00/783.53 = 407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.00x = 783.53 × 407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.00x = 319,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,450.98/522.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.98

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