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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.71, 784.26 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.71, 784.26 and 368.27 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.71 : 784.26 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.71/784.26 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.71x = 784.26 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.71x = 288,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,815.51/522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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