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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 783.06 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 783.06 and 290.79 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 783.06 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/783.06 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 783.06 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 227,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,706.02/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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