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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 784.10 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 784.10 and 327.30 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 784.10 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/784.10 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 784.10 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 256,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,635.93/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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