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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.40, 783.90 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.40, 783.90 and 360.20 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.40 : 783.90 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.40/783.90 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.40x = 783.90 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.40x = 282,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,360.78/522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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