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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 782.72 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 782.72 and 262.16 is: 392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 782.72 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/782.72 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 782.72 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 205,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,197.88/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.75

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