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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.28, 783.38 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.28, 783.38 and 247.96 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.28 : 783.38 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.28/783.38 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.28x = 783.38 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.28x = 194,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,246.90/522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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