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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 783.27 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 783.27 and 248.67 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 783.27 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/783.27 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 783.27 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 194,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,775.75/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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