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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 784.14 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 784.14 and 248.82 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 784.14 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/784.14 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 784.14 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 195,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,109.71/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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