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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.50, 783.88 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.50, 783.88 and 368.73 is: 553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.50 : 783.88 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.50/783.88 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.50x = 783.88 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.50x = 289,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,039.28/522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.18

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