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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 783.18 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 783.18 and 247.76 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 783.18 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/783.18 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 783.18 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 194,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,036.76/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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