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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 783.93 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 783.93 and 279 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 783.93 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/783.93 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 783.93 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 218,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,716.47/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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