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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 783.60 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 783.60 and 262.66 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 783.60 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/783.60 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 783.60 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 205,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,820.38/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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