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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 783.57 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 783.57 and 265.74 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 783.57 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/783.57 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 783.57 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 208,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,225.89/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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