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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.92, 783.31 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.92, 783.31 and 248.18 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.92 : 783.31 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.92/783.31 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.92x = 783.31 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.92x = 194,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,401.88/522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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