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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.76, 783.52 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.76, 783.52 and 291.52 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.76 : 783.52 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.76/783.52 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.76x = 783.52 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.76x = 228,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,411.75/522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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