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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.05, 783.03 and 278.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.05, 783.03 and 278.71 is: 418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.05 : 783.03 = 278.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.05/783.03 = 278.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.05x = 783.03 × 278.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.05x = 218,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,238.29/522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.04

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