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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 783.90 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 783.90 and 292.06 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 783.90 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/783.90 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 783.90 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 228,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,943.23/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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