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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 783.60 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 783.60 and 262.40 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 783.60 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/783.60 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 783.60 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 205,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,616.64/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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