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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.68, 783.54 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.68, 783.54 and 266.12 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.68 : 783.54 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.68/783.54 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.68x = 783.54 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.68x = 208,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,515.66/522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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