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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.29, 785.07 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.29, 785.07 and 249.38 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.29 : 785.07 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.29/785.07 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.29x = 785.07 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.29x = 195,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,776.83/523.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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