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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 784.64 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 784.64 and 248.95 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 784.64 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/784.64 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 784.64 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 195,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,336.13/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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