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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 783.60 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 783.60 and 248.43 is: 372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 783.60 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/783.60 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 783.60 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 194,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,669.75/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.46

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