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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 782.99 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 782.99 and 367.99 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 782.99 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/782.99 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 782.99 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 288,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,133.01/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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