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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 782.94 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 782.94 and 278.34 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 782.94 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/782.94 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 782.94 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 217,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,923.52/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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