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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 784.80 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 784.80 and 249.08 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 784.80 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/784.80 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 784.80 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 195,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,477.98/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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