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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 782.75 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 782.75 and 247.86 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 782.75 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/782.75 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 782.75 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 194,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,013.03/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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