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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 783.33 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 783.33 and 248.36 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 783.33 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/783.33 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 783.33 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 194,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,547.84/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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