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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.01, 784.35 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.01, 784.35 and 249 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.01 : 784.35 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.01/784.35 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.01x = 784.35 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.01x = 195,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,303.15/523.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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