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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.57, 783.45 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.57, 783.45 and 279.30 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.57 : 783.45 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.57/783.45 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.57x = 783.45 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.57x = 218,817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,817.59/522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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