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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 782.82 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 782.82 and 339.54 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 782.82 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/782.82 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 782.82 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 265,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,798.70/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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