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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 783.71 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 783.71 and 248.25 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 783.71 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/783.71 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 783.71 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 194,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,554.77/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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