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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.98, 783.15 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.98, 783.15 and 244.58 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.98 : 783.15 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.98/783.15 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.98x = 783.15 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.98x = 191,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,542.83/521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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