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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 783.42 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 783.42 and 278.67 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 783.42 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/783.42 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 783.42 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 218,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,315.65/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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