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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.07, 783.15 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.07, 783.15 and 248.09 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.07 : 783.15 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.07/783.15 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.07x = 783.15 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.07x = 194,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,291.68/522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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