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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.54 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.54 and 291.24 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.54 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.54 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.54 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 228,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,198.19/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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