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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.71, 783.91 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.71, 783.91 and 341.06 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.71 : 783.91 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.71/783.91 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.71x = 783.91 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.71x = 267,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,361.45/522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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