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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.92, 784.64 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.92, 784.64 and 379.82 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.92 : 784.64 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.92/784.64 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.92x = 784.64 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.92x = 298,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,021.96/522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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