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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 784.40 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 784.40 and 376.86 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 784.40 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/784.40 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 784.40 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 295,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,607.10/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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