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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.65, 784.23 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.65, 784.23 and 369.56 is: 554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.65 : 784.23 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.65/784.23 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.65x = 784.23 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.65x = 289,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,814.73/522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.52

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