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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 783.72 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 783.72 and 262.45 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 783.72 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/783.72 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 783.72 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 205,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,685.35/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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