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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 785.16 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 785.16 and 249.21 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 785.16 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/785.16 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 785.16 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 195,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,669.72/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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