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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.04, 781.46 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.04, 781.46 and 339.08 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.04 : 781.46 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.04/781.46 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.04x = 781.46 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.04x = 264,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,977.46/522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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