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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.62, 783.05 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.62, 783.05 and 367.84 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.62 : 783.05 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.62/783.05 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.62x = 783.05 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.62x = 288,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,033.32/522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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