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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.73, 784.35 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.73, 784.35 and 244.97 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.73 : 784.35 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.73/784.35 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.73x = 784.35 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.73x = 192,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,137.07/522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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