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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 782.49 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 782.49 and 262.25 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 782.49 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/782.49 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 782.49 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 205,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,208.01/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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