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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 785.03 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 785.03 and 379.17 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 785.03 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/785.03 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 785.03 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 297,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,657.93/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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