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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.65, 783.67 and 349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.65, 783.67 and 349.51 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.65 : 783.67 = 349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.65/783.67 = 349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.65x = 783.67 × 349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.65x = 273,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,898.75/522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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