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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.27, 782.72 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.27, 782.72 and 247.98 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.27 : 782.72 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.27/782.72 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.27x = 782.72 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.27x = 194,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,097.67/522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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