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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 783.13 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 783.13 and 291.43 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 783.13 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/783.13 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 783.13 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 228,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,227.58/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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