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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 781.98 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 781.98 and 359.64 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 781.98 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/781.98 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 781.98 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 281,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,231.29/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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