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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 783.06 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 783.06 and 278.58 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 783.06 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/783.06 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 783.06 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 218,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,144.85/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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