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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.51, 783.36 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.51, 783.36 and 278.93 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.51 : 783.36 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.51/783.36 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.51x = 783.36 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.51x = 218,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,498.69/522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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