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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.47, 782.01 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.47, 782.01 and 385.46 is: 576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.47 : 782.01 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.47/782.01 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.47x = 782.01 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.47x = 301,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,433.57/522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.94

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