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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.20, 782.08 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.20, 782.08 and 247.41 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.20 : 782.08 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.20/782.08 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.20x = 782.08 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.20x = 193,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,494.41/522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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