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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.64, 784.76 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.64, 784.76 and 401.36 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.64 : 784.76 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.64/784.76 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.64x = 784.76 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.64x = 314,971.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,971.27/522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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