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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 784.26 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 784.26 and 327.27 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 784.26 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/784.26 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 784.26 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 256,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,664.77/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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