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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.88, 783.46 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.88, 783.46 and 368.06 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.88 : 783.46 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.88/783.46 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.88x = 783.46 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.88x = 288,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,356.83/522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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