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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 782.40 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 782.40 and 348.68 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 782.40 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/782.40 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 782.40 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 272,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,807.23/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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