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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.51, 784.02 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.51, 784.02 and 369.42 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.51 : 784.02 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.51/784.02 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.51x = 784.02 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.51x = 289,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,630.51/522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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