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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 782.28 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 782.28 and 349.38 is: 522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 782.28 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/782.28 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 782.28 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 273,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,312.99/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.87

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