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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 782.88 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 782.88 and 367.24 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 782.88 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/782.88 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 782.88 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 287,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,504.85/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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