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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.40, 783.02 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.40, 783.02 and 401.16 is: 601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.40 : 783.02 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.40/783.02 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.40x = 783.02 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.40x = 314,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,116.30/522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.29

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