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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.30 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.30 and 348.80 is: 523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.30 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.30 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.30 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 273,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,211.12/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.33

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