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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 783.30 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 783.30 and 316.84 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 783.30 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/783.30 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 783.30 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 248,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,180.77/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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