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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.55, 782.39 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.55, 782.39 and 400.24 is: 599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.55 : 782.39 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.55/782.39 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.55x = 782.39 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.55x = 313,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,145.75/522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.26

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