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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.78, 785.01 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.78, 785.01 and 331.62 is: 497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.78 : 785.01 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.78/785.01 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.78x = 785.01 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.78x = 260,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,325.02/522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.96

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