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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 782.67 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 782.67 and 493.08 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 782.67 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/782.67 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 782.67 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 385,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,915.01/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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