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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 784.72 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 784.72 and 245.21 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 784.72 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/784.72 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 784.72 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 192,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,422.54/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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