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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.78, 783.36 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.78, 783.36 and 330 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.78 : 783.36 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.78/783.36 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.78x = 783.36 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.78x = 258,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,508.80/522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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