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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.19, 782.76 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.19, 782.76 and 291.18 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.19 : 782.76 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.19/782.76 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.19x = 782.76 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.19x = 227,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,924.06/522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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