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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 782.76 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 782.76 and 291.03 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 782.76 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/782.76 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 782.76 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 227,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,806.64/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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