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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.80, 783.93 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.80, 783.93 and 330.02 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.80 : 783.93 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.80/783.93 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.80x = 783.93 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.80x = 258,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,712.58/522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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