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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.11, 783.73 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.11, 783.73 and 244.97 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.11 : 783.73 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.11/783.73 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.11x = 783.73 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.11x = 191,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,992.70/523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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