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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 782.58 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 782.58 and 247.64 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 782.58 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/782.58 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 782.58 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 193,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,798.11/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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