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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 783.42 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 783.42 and 400.52 is: 601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 783.42 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/783.42 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 783.42 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 313,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,775.38/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.08

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