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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.61, 783.25 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.61, 783.25 and 248.15 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.61 : 783.25 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.61/783.25 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.61x = 783.25 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.61x = 194,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,363.49/522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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