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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 782.16 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 782.16 and 278.54 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 782.16 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/782.16 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 782.16 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 217,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,860.82/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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