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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.64, 784.10 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.64, 784.10 and 368.87 is: 553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.64 : 784.10 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.64/784.10 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.64x = 784.10 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.64x = 289,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,227.58/522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.40

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