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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 782.08 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 782.08 and 348.79 is: 522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 782.08 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/782.08 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 782.08 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 272,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,779.94/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.03

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