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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.23, 783.35 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.23, 783.35 and 248.45 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.23 : 783.35 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.23/783.35 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.23x = 783.35 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.23x = 194,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,623.31/522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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