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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 784.67 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 784.67 and 249.06 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 784.67 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/784.67 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 784.67 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 195,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,429.91/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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