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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.29, 783.40 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.29, 783.40 and 248.60 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.29 : 783.40 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.29/783.40 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.29x = 783.40 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.29x = 194,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,753.24/522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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