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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 783.53 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 783.53 and 279.23 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 783.53 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/783.53 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 783.53 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 218,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,783.69/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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