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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.31, 785.18 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.31, 785.18 and 198.91 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.31 : 785.18 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.31/785.18 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.31x = 785.18 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.31x = 156,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,176.10/523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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