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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.68, 782.07 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.68, 782.07 and 368.97 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.68 : 782.07 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.68/782.07 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.68x = 782.07 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.68x = 288,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,560.37/522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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