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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 785.43 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 785.43 and 328.27 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 785.43 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/785.43 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 785.43 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 257,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,833.11/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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