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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.82, 784.59 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.82, 784.59 and 279.52 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.82 : 784.59 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.82/784.59 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.82x = 784.59 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.82x = 219,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,308.60/522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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