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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.07, 784.52 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.07, 784.52 and 278.77 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.07 : 784.52 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.07/784.52 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.07x = 784.52 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.07x = 218,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,700.64/522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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