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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 783.03 and 339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 783.03 and 339.77 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 783.03 = 339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/783.03 = 339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 783.03 × 339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 266,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,050.10/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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