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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.74, 784.22 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.74, 784.22 and 369.65 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.74 : 784.22 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.74/784.22 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.74x = 784.22 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.74x = 289,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,886.92/522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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