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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 782.76 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 782.76 and 384 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 782.76 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/782.76 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 782.76 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 300,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,579.84/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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