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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.11, 783.31 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.11, 783.31 and 247.82 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.11 : 783.31 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.11/783.31 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.11x = 783.31 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.11x = 194,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,115.35/522.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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