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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.78, 784.44 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.78, 784.44 and 279.54 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.78 : 784.44 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.78/784.44 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.78x = 784.44 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.78x = 219,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,282.36/522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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