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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 783.24 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 783.24 and 291.28 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 783.24 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/783.24 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 783.24 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 228,142.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,142.15/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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