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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.52, 783.22 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.52, 783.22 and 279.20 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.52 : 783.22 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.52/783.22 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.52x = 783.22 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.52x = 218,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,675.02/522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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