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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.84, 782.82 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.84, 782.82 and 329.88 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 782.82 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/782.82 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 782.82 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 258,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,236.66/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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