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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 783.75 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 783.75 and 248.44 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 783.75 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/783.75 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 783.75 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 194,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,714.85/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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