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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 783.47 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 783.47 and 339.80 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 783.47 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/783.47 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 783.47 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 266,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,220.04/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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