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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 783.36 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 783.36 and 244.50 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 783.36 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/783.36 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 783.36 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 191,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,531.52/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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