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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 782.28 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 782.28 and 339.27 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 782.28 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/782.28 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 782.28 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 265,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,404.14/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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