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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 783.48 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 783.48 and 291.44 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 783.48 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/783.48 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 783.48 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 228,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,337.41/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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