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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 783.87 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 783.87 and 262.17 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 783.87 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/783.87 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 783.87 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 205,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,501.97/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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