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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 783.99 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 783.99 and 262.44 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 783.99 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/783.99 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 783.99 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 205,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,750.34/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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