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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 781.92 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 781.92 and 393.12 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 781.92 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/781.92 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 781.92 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 307,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,388.39/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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