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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.35, 782.46 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.35, 782.46 and 247.61 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.35 : 782.46 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.35/782.46 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.35x = 782.46 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.35x = 193,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,744.92/522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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