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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.15, 783.23 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.15, 783.23 and 248.27 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.15 : 783.23 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.15/783.23 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.15x = 783.23 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.15x = 194,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,447.35/522.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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