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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 783.14 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 783.14 and 262.08 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 783.14 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/783.14 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 783.14 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 205,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,244.02/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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