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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.40, 783.08 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.40, 783.08 and 291.40 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.40 : 783.08 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.40/783.08 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.40x = 783.08 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.40x = 228,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,187.30/522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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