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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 782.87 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 782.87 and 339.53 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 782.87 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/782.87 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 782.87 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 265,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,802.24/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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