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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.74, 784.10 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.74, 784.10 and 376.94 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.74 : 784.10 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.74/784.10 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.74x = 784.10 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.74x = 295,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,555.68/522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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