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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.73, 784.38 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.73, 784.38 and 340.48 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.73 : 784.38 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.73/784.38 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.73x = 784.38 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.73x = 267,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,065.70/522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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