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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 785.28 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 785.28 and 328.69 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 785.28 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/785.28 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 785.28 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 258,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,111.81/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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