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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 782.78 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 782.78 and 262.40 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 782.78 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/782.78 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 782.78 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 205,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,401.47/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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