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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 783.23 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 783.23 and 248.07 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 783.23 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/783.23 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 783.23 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 194,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,294.63/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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