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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 784.35 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 784.35 and 368.81 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 784.35 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/784.35 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 784.35 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 289,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,276.12/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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