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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.50, 783.54 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.50, 783.54 and 292.05 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.50 : 783.54 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.50/783.54 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.50x = 783.54 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.50x = 228,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,832.86/522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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