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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.62, 783.24 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.62, 783.24 and 262.15 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.62 : 783.24 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.62/783.24 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.62x = 783.24 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.62x = 205,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,323.42/522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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