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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 783.22 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 783.22 and 291.25 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 783.22 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/783.22 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 783.22 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 228,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,109.22/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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