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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.23, 783.59 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.23, 783.59 and 244.46 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.23 : 783.59 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.23/783.59 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.23x = 783.59 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.23x = 191,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,558.98/522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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