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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 783.23 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 783.23 and 291.04 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 783.23 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/783.23 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 783.23 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 227,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,951.26/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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