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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.23, 784.96 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.23, 784.96 and 340.25 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.23 : 784.96 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.23/784.96 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.23x = 784.96 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.23x = 267,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,077.86/522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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