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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 784.53 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 784.53 and 262.74 is: 394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 784.53 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/784.53 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 784.53 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 206,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,126.10/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.16

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