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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 784.02 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 784.02 and 248.88 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 784.02 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/784.02 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 784.02 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 195,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,126.90/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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