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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.39, 783.39 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.39, 783.39 and 248.01 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.39 : 783.39 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.39/783.39 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.39x = 783.39 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.39x = 194,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,288.55/522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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