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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 785.23 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 785.23 and 249.50 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 785.23 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/785.23 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 785.23 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 195,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,916.22/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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