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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 780.07 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 780.07 and 382.17 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 780.07 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/780.07 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 780.07 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 298,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,121.32/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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