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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 783.90 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 783.90 and 330 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 783.90 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/783.90 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 783.90 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 258,687
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,687/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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