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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.32, 783.26 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.32, 783.26 and 248.12 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.32 : 783.26 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.32/783.26 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.32x = 783.26 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.32x = 194,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,342.47/522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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