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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 783.68 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 783.68 and 358.43 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 783.68 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/783.68 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 783.68 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 280,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,888.71/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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