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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.35, 782.77 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.35, 782.77 and 384.31 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.35 : 782.77 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.35/782.77 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.35x = 782.77 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.35x = 300,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,826.34/522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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