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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 783.40 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 783.40 and 278.53 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 783.40 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/783.40 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 783.40 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 218,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,200.40/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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