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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 782.67 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 782.67 and 337.08 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 782.67 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/782.67 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 782.67 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 263,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,822.40/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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