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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 783.96 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 783.96 and 279.64 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 783.96 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/783.96 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 783.96 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 219,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,226.57/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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