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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 783.24 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 783.24 and 278.62 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 783.24 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/783.24 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 783.24 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 218,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,226.33/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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