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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 784.76 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 784.76 and 279.50 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 784.76 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/784.76 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 784.76 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 219,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,335.10/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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