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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 782.40 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 782.40 and 399.06 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 782.40 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/782.40 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 782.40 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 312,226.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,226.04/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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