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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.04, 782.72 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.04, 782.72 and 339.56 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.04 : 782.72 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.04/782.72 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.04x = 782.72 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.04x = 265,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,780.40/522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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