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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 782.82 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 782.82 and 247.92 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 782.82 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/782.82 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 782.82 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 194,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,076.73/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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