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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.28, 783.06 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.28, 783.06 and 248.14 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.28 : 783.06 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.28/783.06 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.28x = 783.06 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.28x = 194,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,308.51/522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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