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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 784.89 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 784.89 and 376.83 is: 565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 784.89 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/784.89 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 784.89 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 295,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,770.10/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.63

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