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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 781.61 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 781.61 and 375.89 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 781.61 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/781.61 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 781.61 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 293,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,796.41/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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