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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 783.88 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 783.88 and 376.16 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 783.88 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/783.88 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 783.88 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 294,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,864.30/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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