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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 783.84 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 783.84 and 340.32 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 783.84 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/783.84 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 783.84 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 266,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,756.43/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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