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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.52, 784.16 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.52, 784.16 and 385.93 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.52 : 784.16 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.52/784.16 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.52x = 784.16 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.52x = 302,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,630.87/522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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