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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 782.75 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 782.75 and 329.94 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 782.75 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/782.75 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 782.75 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 258,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,260.54/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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