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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.58 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.58 and 275.45 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.58 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.58 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.58 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 215,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,838.20/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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