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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.43, 783.74 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.43, 783.74 and 262.61 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.43 : 783.74 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.43/783.74 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.43x = 783.74 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.43x = 205,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,815.35/522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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