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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.88, 783.77 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.88, 783.77 and 248.90 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.88 : 783.77 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.88/783.77 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.88x = 783.77 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.88x = 195,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,075.19/522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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