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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.17, 783.45 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.17, 783.45 and 248.49 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.17 : 783.45 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.17/783.45 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.17x = 783.45 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.17x = 194,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,679.49/522.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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