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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.87, 784.25 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.87, 784.25 and 377.30 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.87 : 784.25 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.87/784.25 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.87x = 784.25 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.87x = 295,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,891.72/522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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