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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.92, 784.37 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.92, 784.37 and 379.55 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.92 : 784.37 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.92/784.37 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.92x = 784.37 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.92x = 297,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,704.66/522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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