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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.29, 782.36 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.29, 782.36 and 247.54 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.29 : 782.36 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.29/782.36 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.29x = 782.36 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.29x = 193,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,665.39/522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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