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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.19, 783.42 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.19, 783.42 and 278.70 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.19 : 783.42 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.19/783.42 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.19x = 783.42 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.19x = 218,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,339.15/522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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