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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.78, 783.64 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.78, 783.64 and 291.78 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.78 : 783.64 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.78/783.64 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.78x = 783.64 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.78x = 228,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,650.48/522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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